This flavor packed cold Caprese Pasta Salad brings the best that summer produce has to offer with pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil together in a tasty garlic balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. short pasta like rotini penne, or cavatappi
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 clove garlic crushed
- 16 ounces mozzarella balls
- 4 cups grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- ½ cup basil cut in ribbons
- Red pepper flakes optional
